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uponit7771

(90,339 posts)
Tue Feb 18, 2014, 01:47 PM Feb 2014

At what point would it be OK to label SYG et al as "Lead Based Lynching" laws?

I think this needs to be brought up for discussion...

There needs to be a labeling of our current self defense laws to fully illustrate the

The facts are out,

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- if you're white and claim self defense against a person of color most likely you'll be found not guilty or acquitted of whatever crime you're accused of

- if you're black most likely you'll be found guilty of a crime of self defense and EVEN... EVEN not be able to put up such defense because a judge wont certify the immunity (what's happening in a lot of states)

Wording makes a big difference... IMHO

I believe we should put more "descriptive" wording around the bias towards people of color when it comes to self defense laws in America

What say you?

Thx in advance for your input

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At what point would it be OK to label SYG et al as "Lead Based Lynching" laws? (Original Post) uponit7771 Feb 2014 OP
anyone? uponit7771 Feb 2014 #1
I think you are very brave JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #2
Now is good. Iggo Feb 2014 #3
Why can't we plead SYG goes against common sense? Rex Feb 2014 #4
I agree with you that it's subjective, just right now we should label it... syg sounds too tame IMHO uponit7771 Feb 2014 #5

JustAnotherGen

(31,825 posts)
2. I think you are very brave
Tue Feb 18, 2014, 02:43 PM
Feb 2014

I'm going to wait for the few 'ridicule' posts /new threads from the usual suspects - er cowards - then wait to address their idiocy on your thread. It's only a matter of time. In the meantime - I've given you a rec and bookmarked this so I can find it when I need it.


Pssst - your graphic says it all. But wait until the angry white men show up.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
4. Why can't we plead SYG goes against common sense?
Tue Feb 18, 2014, 02:53 PM
Feb 2014

I mean, I know common sense and law doesn't always work. I don't think the law can adequately defend the deceased. I can see it being used when BOTH parties are still breathing.

I mean, I defend myself under the assumption my life is being threatened. That could be true, but it could also equally be true that I am wrong and the situation is not what I believe it is. Of course I have the complete advantage in this situation, because I am still alive. So that kind of makes this law subjective.

I'm not sure I am for subjective laws.

uponit7771

(90,339 posts)
5. I agree with you that it's subjective, just right now we should label it... syg sounds too tame IMHO
Tue Feb 18, 2014, 04:42 PM
Feb 2014
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